Young caregivers: Supports and challenges
Monday, November 6th
2:30 – 3:20 p.m.
There are approximately 1.25 million young caregivers in Canada; yet this population often lives unseen and unidentified. This panel will survey the state of supports for young caregivers and discuss what is still needed to help them.
Moderator
Rosie Paulyk
Creator, Chronic Oasis
Speakers
Cayleigh Sexton
Executive Director, Young Caregivers Association
Oliver Fitzpatrick
Young Carers Coordinator, AMI-Quebec
Dr. Karen Okrainec
Physician and Researcher, University Health Network